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HEBEI, China, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- JA Solar Holdings Co.,
Ltd. (Nasdaq: JASO) and BP Alternative Energy Holdings Limited, a subsidiary
of BP p.l.c. (NYSE: BP) today announced their intention to jointly develop and
market part of their solar photovoltaic product portfolio over the next five
years.
The definitive commercial agreement is expected to be entered into before
year end. JA Solar is expected to contribute its cost-efficient manufacturing
and rapid execution capabilities, plus its access to third party silicon
and/or wafers, while BP is expected to bring its access to its own silicon
and/or wafer supply, provide access to its global customer portfolio, and
leverage its strong brand and sales and marketing capabilities in key markets.
"Our two companies are in a strong position to help lead the way in
achieving grid parity more rapidly and accelerating the worldwide adoption of
solar photovoltaic solutions. We share this common goal," said Samuel Yang, JA
Solar's chief executive officer. "This agreement further demonstrates JA
Solar's capability of providing low-cost and high quality manufacturing in the
industry and is expected to give us market access through BP's well-
established global brand and marketing networks. The proposed alliance is a
good fit and is intended to allow us to build on each others' strengths in a
mutually beneficial way," he commented.
About JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd.
Based in Hebei, China, JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. is a fast-growing
manufacturer of high-performance, monocrystalline solar cells. The company
sells its products to solar module manufacturers who assemble and integrate
its solar cells into modules and systems that convert sunlight into
electricity. For more information visit http://www.jasolar.com.
About BP Solar
BP Solar is a global company with over 2300 employees. BP Solar designs,
manufactures and markets products which use the sun's energy to generate
electricity for a wide range of applications in the residential, commercial
and industrial sectors. With over 30 years of experience and installations in
more than 160 countries, BP Solar is one of the world's leading solar
companies. BP Solar has manufacturing plants in India, Spain, the USA and
China. BP Solar invests in photovoltaic research and development.
SOURCE JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd.
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